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Art of the Ancient Near East

Question 10 • TX-Art I A

How was Persian coinage sophisticated?

Answer
A
It was made out of gold.
B
It was the first examples of relief in metal.
C
The amount of gold in each coin was measured exactly.
D
Each coin had a different image on it, in order to remind the people of past great rulers.

Explanation

Persian coins were sophisticated because their gold content was carefully standardized, making their value more reliable in trade. The best answer is “The amount of gold in each coin was measured exactly.” Being made of gold alone does not explain what made the coinage especially sophisticated.

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